78 Ways to Start a Book: or Maybe 77 - or 101??

"78 Ways to Start Your Next Book or Article"
André Bell, Writer's Gazette (2004)

"So many people want to write books to generate passive income, gain credibility and recognition, to leave a legacy, and just to be heard.

"The biggest challenge they find is not coming up with ideas to write about, the biggest challenge is often figuring out how to begin a book or article...."

"...Here are my 'quick start' opening lines that anyone can use for any book or article to help get started right now at becoming an author...."

I couldn't help notice that the title refers to "78 ways," the text says "101 opening phrases," and the numbered list goes from 1 to 77. But, as the author writes: "Don't get tied up by perfectionism."

There's a fairly long discussion about how to use the phrases, and the list.

This is a pretty good resource for writers of non-fiction. Or, with a little tweaking, fiction - in my opinion. As the author says: "The exercises are designed to help prompt your creativity."